Open Enrollment for affordable health coverage through the Affordable Care Act began yesterday, November 1. From now until December 15, you will be able to renew or enroll in health insurance for 2018 if you do not already have coverage through your job, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, or another type of health coverage. The majority of states are on the federal exchange and use HealthCare.gov, which means individuals must sign up by December to obtain health care coverage under their State Based Marketplace.
Sign up today!
December 15 is the FINAL deadline to enroll for 2018. However, some states have taken measures to extend the open enrollment period. Find out the open enrollment deadline in your state.
The Trump Administration is doing everything they can to undermine our access to affordable health coverage and the ACA Marketplaces instead of strengthening them. In an attempt to sabotage our health care, the Trump Administration has shortened the open enrollment period, reduced funding for outreach and enrollment, and stopped funding Cost Sharing Reductions. Regardless, we persist.
You will receive ANY AND ALL of the financial assistance you qualify for, including cost sharing reductions, despite the Trump Administration’s decision to stop funding these payments. Even though insurance companies may have increased rates, the tax credit you receive will increase too so you will not have to pay more for your coverage.
Concerned about cost?
- The tax credit available through HealthCare.gov reduces most people’s premium cost to a total of $50 to $100 per month.
- Coverage could be more affordable than you think. More than eight out of 10 people who enroll through HealthCare.gov qualify for financial help to make quality coverage more affordable.
More Information and Resources
Are you uninsured?Find out how you can get insured today.
Are you currently insured through the ACA Marketplace? Review, update, or renew your plan today!
For more information and concerns regarding enrollment and health coverage, please refer to Get America Covered’s Frequently Asked Questions
Free help is available. If you have questions about signing up or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, free help is just a call or quick away. Call 1-800-318-2596, visit localhelp.healthcare.gov or make a one-on-one appointment now.
Need in-language assistance? Covered California’s telephone help line (800-300-1506) provides interpreters in any language. There are also dedicated toll-free numbers for telephone assistance in 12 languages.
Hmong: 1-800-771-2156
Khmer: 1-800-906-8528
Lao: 1-800-357-7976
Vietnamese: 1-800-652-9528
Do you know of or provide in-language ACA Marketplace enrollment services to SEAA communities? Please consider providing your information so SEARAC can connect Southeast Asian American community members to your services.
